Supplement that makes you tired?

[kingy]

Hmmm I'm no expert and no doubt a vet will answer but you do seem to be missing a few vites (from the Vitalady recommended list). I don't think anything you're taking could be making you tired but maybe you're not getting enough of something.... I would add to your list of vites:

Magnesium Oxide
B-1
Folic Acid
K1
Copper

Just until you get your first bloods done around 3 months out, then you can adjust.

Dehydration can make you tired, or it may just be your body adjusting to your new plumbing. You may also need more iron, but I'm not sure how much you're already taking.

Anyway, I hope you're feeling more lively soon, it's annoying being tired all the time. I was pretty exhausted until I started getting my 100g or more of protein a day (9 weeks out now).

[galla1]

I remember I all of a sudden hit a phase and was exhausted around the same time. It seemed to last a couple weeks then went away and I got an energy surge. I also remember the vets telling me this was pretty normal. Just my thoughts. Good luck

[Joanne]

You might just be tired because you're...well, tired. It took me a full three months to feel like myself again after the DS. Slowly but surely I got better.

You're still recovering from the anesthesia and surgery, combined with not eating very much, combined with losing weight rapidly. Your body may be just adjusting.

How are you doing with fluids and protein? If you're lacking anything that could make you feel crappy I'd look there first, before supplements. Are you getting 64+ oz a day of fluids, and how much protein are you eating?

[freckled1]

Hi there!

So you are about 5 weeks out? I'm with Joanne on this. You may be tired because your body is still all upset about being sliced and diced.

Focus on fluid and protein and maybe grab a nap, if your life permits?

Your vitamin intake looks great for being so early out.

Hang in there, Trina

[ModestoK]

I remember my energy consistently getting better after surgery and then WHAM at about 5 weeks I felt like death warmed over again. I felt more tired at 5 weeks than I did at 2. It lasted about 2 weeks but after 8 weeks I was mostly back to normal.
It may be because your body is realizing 'oh shit, things have permanently changed!' and is adapting to the fast weight loss DSers usually experience in the first month.
It will get better!

[ModestoK]

One more thing-
like others have mentioned, be sure to keep drinking plenty of fluids and get in sufficient protein. Dehydration really saps your energy quickly and is not something you want to have to deal with when it can easily be prevented by sipping, sipping, sipping.

[fullhousemom]

At three months out, I have bouts of being really tired. It usually coincides with times that I am losing weight rapidly. I have been struggling with loose stools, and even though I drink a lot of water, I think some of my rapid weight loss, and being tired, is due to water.

My thyroid medication has not changed since pre-DS, and I am getting that checked next week. You didnt mention your thyroid, but get that checked and make sure its ok. I went three winters of being exhausted before I got my thyroid checked! Dont wait as long as I did!

[fullhousemom]

Speaking of water, I just had a big drink with my lunch. When will I ever remember that I cant do that!!! Like ModestoK says, Sip, Sip, Sip!

[sandyv63]

Same exact thing happened to me at around the same time post op. Lasted a couple of weeks and then I was ok again. The surgeon said this was normal but I was still freaked because I had been getting progressively better and then all of a sudden, I was the walking dead. It was awful. I couldn't walk very far without my legs feeling like lead. But then it was gone as fast as it came. It lasted about 2 weeks.

[Sandra C.]

I try to go outside for a walk when the sun is out to help prevent "SAD" seasonal affective disorder, from the winter blues, not getting enough light. It can leave you feeling tired, and depressed. Special lights are available good for desks where we work, like by the computer!! All the weight loss is an exhausting experience too.

[Happy DSr]

you just had surgery. Your body is working on healing itself. Of course you are tired. Take in easy and rest. Your energy levels will be back in no time. Keep getting your protein and hydration in